Unlocking the Serve with Casey Curtis | Tips from Milos Raonic’s Coach

Florida Tennis Editor Matt Pressman stands courtside with legendary coach Casey Curtis, Director of Curtis Tennis Academy and longtime mentor to Milos Raonic, for an in-depth breakdown of the serve—arguably the most important shot in tennis. From the importance of daily serve practice to how platform stance, toss consistency, and leg drive impact performance, Curtis shares actionable advice for players of all levels. Learn what made Raonic’s serve elite, why Casey believes a smooth 1-2-3 rhythm is key, and how young players can build a powerful, injury-free motion. 📍 Filmed at South County Regional Park, home of the Battle of Boca. 👉 Follow @CurtisTennis on Instagram 🌐 Visit their website: https://curtistennis.com/ 📰 More coverage at FloridaTennis.com ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Why the Serve Matters 0:35 – Platform vs. Pinpoint Stance 1:20 – Raonic’s Serve: What Made It Great 2:45 – Daily Practice & Serve Prioritization 5:00 – Proper Wrist and Racket Position 6:45 – Consistent Toss and Disguise 9:30 – Thoughts on Ben Shelton’s Serve 11:25 – Leg Drive, Height & Injury Prevention 13:50 – Creating a Loose, Natural Motion 15:45 – Rhythm, Toss Height & Final Takeaways